STD Articles A-Z
Douching or not using a condom, as this eMedTV page explains, while not actual causes of bacterial vaginosis, may cause an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the vagina. Toilet seats and swimming pools are not causes of bacterial vaginosis.
Pubic lice is caused by a small parasitic insect known as Phthirus pubis. This eMedTV resource further describes the causes of pubic lice, including information on activities that can increase a person's risk of becoming infested.
The causes of trichomoniasis are associated with a single-celled protozoan parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis. This eMedTV article explains these causes in more detail, including suggestions for preventing transmission of the parasite.
Cryselle is a prescription-only generic birth control pill. This page from the eMedTV library describes how Cryselle works, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of the side effects that may occur with this form of birth control.
To ensure the effectiveness of Cryselle, dosing instructions must be followed as advised. This eMedTV page provides basic dosing guidelines, explains how to start it for the first time, and discusses what to do if you miss a Cryselle dose.
Potential side effects of Cryselle include nausea, spotting, and bloating. This eMedTV Web page lists common Cryselle side effects, such as acne or headache, as well as rare but potentially serious side effects, such as depression or breast lumps.
Darunavir is a drug that is commonly used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for treating HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page explains how darunavir works and offers more information on its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
The recommended darunavir dose is 600 mg, taken twice a day with 100 mg of ritonavir. This eMedTV resource discusses the importance of following darunavir dosing guidelines as prescribed and offers tips for those taking the medication.
This eMedTV presentation looks at darunavir for the treatment of HIV or AIDS. Drug information includes warnings, precautions, and possible side effects.
Delavirdine is a prescription drug that is approved to treat HIV and AIDS. This section of the eMedTV library describes delavirdine in more detail, explains how the medication works, and offers dosing tips and guidelines.
There is only one standard delavirdine dose for HIV or AIDS treatment -- 400 mg three times a day. This eMedTV Web page discusses the importance of following your delavirdine dosing schedule and offers tips for those taking the medication.
This eMedTV segment discusses delavirdine. Drug information includes its possible side effects, warnings, and precautions.
This segment of the eMedTV archives explains in detail the process used when diagnosing public lice. One of the primary methods involves looking closely through pubic hair for nits, nymphs, or adult pubic lice.
A visual inspection is usually the best method for diagnosing venereal warts. This segment of the eMedTV library describes the tests that can be used to diagnose venereal warts and lists other conditions that share similar signs or symptoms.
Didanosine is typically prescribed to treat the HIV infection and AIDS. This segment of the eMedTV archives highlights how didanosine works, its potential side effects, and suggestions for when and how to take the medication.
Didanosine -- HIV Drug Information
This eMedTV Web page explains various didanosine dosing recommendations for treating adults and children who have HIV or AIDS. This article also lists tips for taking the medication and explains why you should not miss any didanosine doses.
Drug Interactions With Abacavir
Methadone, ganciclovir, and alcohol are some of the drugs that may potentially interact with abacavir. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with abacavir and describes the effects of combining these medications.
Drug Interactions With Abacavir/Lamivudine
Zalcitabine, alcohol, and interferon medications may cause drug interactions with abacavir/lamivudine. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that should not be taken with abacavir/lamivudine and describes the possible effects.
Drug Interactions With Abacavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine
Stavudine, ribavirin, and alcohol can cause drug interactions with abacavir/lamivudine/zidovudine. This eMedTV article describes the possible effects of an interaction and lists other drugs that may cause abacavir/lamivudine/zidovudine interactions.
Drug Interactions With Amprenavir
Drugs that may interact with amprenavir include arrhythmia medications, warfarin, and pimozide. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with amprenavir and describes the effects of combining these medications.
St. John's wort, Tegretol, and Provigil are some of the substances that can interact with Aviane. This eMedTV Web page talks about drug interactions with Aviane, explaining the possible results of taking certain drugs with the birth control pill.
Drug Interactions With Balziva
If certain drugs (like antibiotics or barbiturates) are taken with Balziva, interactions may occur. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with Balziva and describes the possible complications of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Cryselle
Theophylline, barbiturates, and antibiotics may cause drug interactions with Cryselle. As this section of the eMedTV Web site explains, many of these interactions can be severe enough to lead to unintentional pregnancy, among other things.
Drug Interactions With Darunavir
Sertraline, trazodone, and statins are medicines that can cause drug interactions with darunavir. This eMedTV article provides a list of other drugs that should not be taken with darunavir and describes the possible effects of a negative interaction.
Drug Interactions With Delavirdine
Statins, warfarin, and amphetamines may potentially cause drug interactions with delavirdine. This eMedTV article lists a number of other medicines that may interact with delavirdine and explains what may happen when these drugs are taken together.
Drug Interactions With Didanosine
This eMedTV article warns people about potential drug interactions with didanosine, including interactions with alcohol, tetracycline antibiotics, and antifungal medications. This page also explains the complications these interactions can cause.
Drug Interactions With Efavirenz
Bepridil, methadone, and ergot medications may cause drug interactions with efavirenz. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may also interact negatively with efavirenz and describes what can happen if these medicines are taken together.
Drug Interactions With Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir
Pimozide, adefovir, and cidofovir may cause drug interactions with efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir. This eMedTV page describes the potentially negative interactions that may occur when certain drugs are combined with the HIV medicine.
Drug Interactions With Emtricitabine
This eMedTV segment explains that drug interactions with emtricitabine can occur when the medicine is taken with certain medications (such as ribavirin or ganciclovir). This page also describes the problems these interactions can cause.
Drug Interactions With Emtricitabine and Tenofovir
Ribavirin, adefovir, and ganciclovir may cause drug interactions with emtricitabine and tenofovir. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may interact with emtricitabine and tenofovir, and describes the potential effects of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Enfuvirtide
This eMedTV page explains that although there are no known drug interactions with enfuvirtide at this time, there may be interactions that have not yet been discovered. This page also explains what to discuss with your doctor before taking the drug.
Drug Interactions With Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring
Barbiturates, nafcillin, and warfarin could interact with the etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring. This eMedTV article describes the negative interactions that may occur if certain drugs are taken while you are using the vaginal ring.
Drug Interactions With Fosamprenavir
Efavirenz, fluticasone, and nevirapine are medicines that may interact with fosamprenavir. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with fosamprenavir and describes the potential effects of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Indinavir
Statins, pimozide, and trazodone are some of the medicines that may cause drug interactions with indinavir. This eMedTV article explains what may happen if drugs interact with indinavir and lists other medicines that can cause a negative interaction.
Drug Interactions With Jolivette
Medications that may cause drug interactions with Jolivette include barbiturates, bosentan, and aprepitant. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may interact with the birth control pill and describes the potential effects of Jolivette interactions.
If certain drugs (such as antibiotics or protease inhibitors) are taken with Kariva, interactions may occur. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with Kariva and describes the possible risks of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Lamivudine/Zidovudine
Drug interactions with lamivudine/zidovudine can occur if it is taken with valproic acid or ritonavir. This eMedTV resource lists other drugs that can cause interactions, explains the negative results, and describes how they may be avoided.
Drug Interactions With Loestrin
Drug interactions can occur when Loestrin is taken with protease inhibitors, antibiotics, and other drugs. This eMedTV page explains drug interactions with Loestrin, including a list of other medications that can interact with the birth control pill.
Drug Interactions With Lopinavir and Ritonavir
Delavirdine, tenofovir, and statins may cause drug interactions with lopinavir and ritonavir. As this eMedTV page explains, these potentially negative interactions can increase your risk for side effects and reduce the drugs' effectiveness.
Drug Interactions With Maraviroc
This eMedTV Web page explains that when certain medicines (such as antibiotics or seizure medicines) are taken with maraviroc, drug interactions may occur. This article also describes the possible effects of these negative interactions.
Drug Interactions With Microgestin Fe
As this eMedTV page explains, certain drugs, such as antibiotics and barbiturates, can cause negative drug interactions with Microgestin Fe. This page lists other medicines that may cause interactions and describes the problems that may occur.
Drug Interactions With Nelfinavir
Nevirapine, birth control pills, and statins may cause drug interactions with nelfinavir. This eMedTV page offers a more complete list of medicines that may interact negatively with nelfinavir and describes the possible effects of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Nevirapine
Warfarin, birth control pills, and certain antibiotics may cause drug interactions with nevirapine. This eMedTV Web page lists other drugs may cause negative nevirapine interactions and describes the effects of taking these medicines together.
Drug Interactions With Quasense
Antibiotics, cyclosporine, and barbiturates may cause negative drug interactions with Quasense. This eMedTV resource explains what can happen when these medications are combined and lists other medications that may also interact with Quasense.
Drug Interactions With Raltegravir
Rifampin, phenytoin, and tipranavir are some of the drugs that may potentially interact with raltegravir. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with raltegravir and describes the effects of combining these drugs.
Drug Interactions With Ritonavir
Hormonal contraceptives, warfarin, and digoxin may cause drug interactions with ritonavir. This part of the eMedTV library lists other medicines that may interact with ritonavir and describes the possible effects of these negative interactions.
Drug Interactions With Saquinavir
Some antibiotics, certain antidepressants, and warfarin are drugs that may interact with saquinavir. This eMedTV Web page lists other medications that may cause drug interactions with saquinavir and describes the problems that can occur.